West Bengal Set for Next Growth Wave, Say Industry Leaders
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Bengal Poised for Growth: Industry Leaders Highlight Strategic Advantages
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News18•02-03-2026, 20:15
Bengal Poised for Growth: Industry Leaders Highlight Strategic Advantages
•Industry and sports leaders see West Bengal riding the next growth wave due to its strategic location, skilled workforce, and improving business environment.
•Sourav Ganguly emphasized teamwork and resilience, drawing parallels between sports and enterprise, stating that investment in people is crucial for growth.
•Mehul Mohanka highlighted West Bengal's logistical advantage as a gateway to the Northeast and South-East Asia, poised to become a leading trade corridor.
•Prasoon Mukherjee announced a Rs 2,000 crore data center in Bengal Silicon Valley for AI infrastructure, promoting Singapore-Bengal cooperation.
•Jayanta Roy revealed Peerless General Finance & Investment's plan to invest over Rs 1,000 crore in West Bengal's healthcare sector, creating 5,000+ jobs by 2030.